6 / 10
While Kyoto offers striking scenes and moments, often staged at a quick clip by its directors, the play remains a weighty work that’s not always engrossing in spite of the excellence of its actors, who do plenty of heavy lifting to keep it moving along. Once the show suddenly ends, the play’s somewhat foregone conclusion may well leave you flat, with only a bitter taste in your mouth.
10 / 10
Kyoto is a unique theatrical experience, a hybrid of docudrama, political theatre, immersive theatre, and more. I learned more about the world climate change movement in that two-and-a-half hours in the Newhouse than I had from years of viewing media coverage. And what entertainment and insight it provided into the dynamic of international political negotiation!
Lincoln Center Theater is presenting the American premiere of the Royal Shakespeare Company and Good Chance production of the 2025 Olivier Award-nominated play KYOTO. Read the reviews!
Lincoln Center Theater has released production photos of the American premiere of the Royal Shakespeare Company and Good Chance production of the 2025 Olivier Award-nominated play KYOTO. See photos here!
Lincoln Center Theater unveils the first look at KYOTO, a powerful play about climate negotiations, premiering in the U.S. this October.
You can now get a first look inside rehearsals for Lincoln Center Theater's production of KYOTO! The production marks the US premiere of the Olivier Award nominated play, fresh off two sold out runs in London.
Lincoln Center Theater has announced the complete cast and creative team for the United States Premiere of the Royal Shakespeare Company and Good Chance production of the 2025 Olivier Award-nominated play KYOTO.
Lincoln Center Theater has revealed its 2025-2026 season of productions in the Vivian Beaumont, Mitzi E. Newhouse, and Claire Tow Theaters. See the full lineup here!
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Projection and Video Design | Akhila Krishnan |
| 2026 | Drama League Awards | OUTSTANDING DIRECTION OF A PLAY | Stephen Daldry |
| 2026 | Drama League Awards | OUTSTANDING DIRECTION OF A PLAY | Justin Martin |
| 2026 | Drama League Awards | OUTSTANDING PRODUCTION OF A PLAY | Kyoto |
| 2026 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Video/Projection Design | Akhila Krishnan |
| 2026 | The Lortels | Outstanding Director | Stephen Daldry |
| 2026 | The Lortels | Outstanding Director | Justin Martin |
| 2026 | The Lortels | Outstanding Featured Performer in a Play | Jorge Bosch |
| 2026 | The Lortels | Outstanding Projection Design | Akhila Krishnan |
